Start free assessment

Straighten Your Teeth in Hartcliffe

Start an online assessment and compare what braces or aligners could involve without starting with a generic enquiry in Hartcliffe, City of Bristol.

No commitment. No appointment needed.

5,000+ assessmentsUK clinician-reviewedNo appointment neededResults in 1–2 days

Orthodontic practices near Hartcliffe

On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Hartcliffe, 30 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 2.8 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol2.8 miles north–✓✓4.7 (333 reviews)
The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol2.9 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (689 reviews)
PositeethBristol3.0 miles north–––4.8 (86 reviews)
High Street Dental ClinicBristol3.1 miles north✓✓✓4.8 (166 reviews)
Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol3.2 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (142 reviews)
Clifton OrthodonticsBristol3.2 miles north✓✓✓4.7 (107 reviews)
Dr Nik GognaBristol3.2 miles north✓✓✓5.0 (44 reviews)
Clifton Dental StudioBristol3.4 miles north–✓✓4.9 (291 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Hartcliffe with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 2.8 miles north; the next are Kingswood (5.4 miles north-east) and Mangotsfield (6.2 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bristol172.8 miles north
Kingswood15.4 miles north-east
Mangotsfield36.2 miles north-east
Easton-in-Gordano16.3 miles north-west
Stoke Gifford28.3 miles north
Bath59.1 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hartcliffe

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 9.4 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Aquae Sulis DentalBath5.0 (167 reviews)9.4 miles east
The Dental Implant ClinicBath5.0 (47 reviews)9.3 miles east
Dr Nik GognaBristol5.0 (44 reviews)3.2 miles north
DentaQuestBristol5.0 (33 reviews)3.4 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Hartcliffe at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBristol, City of
NHS dental servicesNHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1630.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,553 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally12.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car38.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,728 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health23.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England
Access within City of Bristol52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county12.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol
Nearest university dental hospitalBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 3 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsE-ACT Bristol Academy South — 0.5 miles
Bridge Learning Campus — 0.5 miles
Bedminster Down School — 1.2 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles11 schools, about 11,219 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area168 schools, 69,339 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesQueen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 3 miles
Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 5 miles
Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles30 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Getting orthodontic treatment from Hartcliffe

The nearest practice to Hartcliffe is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 56.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Hartcliffe list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Hartcliffe are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Hartcliffe

City of Bristol12 nearby locations

Explore teeth straightening in Hartcliffe

Orthodontist in Hartcliffe: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hartcliffe? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Hartcliffe with the wider City of Bristol area.

Local orthodontic signals in Hartcliffe

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hartcliffe. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 3 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 6 miles away.

Area profile for Hartcliffe

Hartcliffe — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 30.7% of Hartcliffe's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Hartcliffe, 12.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hartcliffe is better served than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Hartcliffe are served by secondary schools including E-ACT Bristol Academy South (0.5 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (0.5 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Hartcliffe's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hartcliffe falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hartcliffe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away.

Hartcliffe at a glance

Inn's Court is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Hartcliffe.

Keep exploring nearby

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Inn's Court, Headley Park, Bishopsworth, North Wick, Novers Park, and Withywood.

Orthodontic Treatments in Hartcliffe

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hartcliffe has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Hartcliffe — Local Context

Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hartcliffe. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hartcliffe sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hartcliffe skews family-heavy: 30.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 12.3% of the 1,553 residents in Hartcliffe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Hartcliffe has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hartcliffe are E-ACT Bristol Academy South (0.5 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (0.5 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Hartcliffe's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hartcliffe among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hartcliffe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hartcliffe. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 3 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.

The Orthodontic Journey in Hartcliffe

Many people in Hartcliffe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hartcliffe

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hartcliffe

Not every practice near Hartcliffe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Hartcliffe is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hartcliffe falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 30.7% of Hartcliffe's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,553 residents in the neighbourhood around Hartcliffe, 12.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Hartcliffe has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hartcliffe are served by secondary schools including E-ACT Bristol Academy South (0.5 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (0.5 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 168 schools and 69,339 pupils across Hartcliffe's Local Authority. Hartcliffe's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hartcliffe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hartcliffe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Hartcliffe

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hartcliffe often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hartcliffe?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hartcliffe is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 2.8 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Positeeth (3.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Hartcliffe?

Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Hartcliffe, 30 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hartcliffe?

The nearest practice to Hartcliffe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (3.1 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (3.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hartcliffe, City of Bristol?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hartcliffe, City of Bristol?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

How It Works

A clinician-reviewed orthodontic assessment from home — no referral, no waiting room, no obligation.

Step 1

Upload your photos

Guided prompts help you capture the right angles from home. No clinic visit needed to get started.

Step 2

Clinician review

A UK orthodontic clinician reviews your photos and prepares a personalised assessment.

Step 3

Receive your quote

Treatment options, indicative costs, and next steps delivered to your inbox within 1–2 working days.

Step 4

Book your consultation

Take your assessment to a local clinic or continue online — the choice is yours.

Start Free Assessment

Takes about 5 minutes · No obligation

Ready to explore orthodontic options in Hartcliffe?

Upload guided photos and receive a clinician-reviewed assessment — no appointment needed in Hartcliffe.

Start Photo Assessment

Takes about 5 minutes · No obligation

Citation Details
TitleHartcliffe, City of Bristol Clear Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
Free Photo Assessment5 mins · No commitment
Start Now